North Kansas City Public Library

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

NKCPL's Summer Reading Program is in full swing! This year's metro-wide theme, in a nod to the World Cup? Read, Score, Roar! As always, SRP is for readers of ALL ages, and books of all types--print materials, digital books, and audio and e-audiobooks--count toward reading totals. Register for this year's program via nkcpl.org (or via the Beanstack app!) to log your reads and earn reading rewards.

05/19/2026

We are kicking off summer reading metro wide! This years theme, in a nod to the World Cup? Read, Socre, Roar!

04/17/2026

Due to the inclement weather predicted this afternoon, the Library will close at 1 p.m. today. Stay safe this afternoon!

04/14/2026

In partnership with the American Red Cross, NKCPL will host its April blood drive on Tuesday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration in advance is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. This event is located on the Library's Lower Level. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NKCPL

03/30/2026

Spring is in the air--time to get growing! Don't forget, NKCPL offers a variety of resources to help you kickstart your dream garden this season. Go to nkcpl.org to search our catalog online (you'll find access to both print and digital resources here), and for a calendar of upcoming classes and events. Happy spring garden planning/planting!

02/24/2026

Ready to start thinking spring? Join us at NKCPL this week (2/26) for a conversation about starting (or optimizing!) your spring veggie garden. Learn about some veggies that do especially well in in this area, and snag tips for getting underway with soil prep and planting. Go to nkcpl.org for more!

02/10/2026

In partnership with the American Red Cross, NKCPL will host its February blood drive on Friday, February 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration in advance is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, too. Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.

01/28/2026

Same night, new time! Join us for Mat Yoga on Zoom via NKCPL on Tuesdays, now at 7 p.m. Go to nkcpl.org to register; we'll email you the link. These classes are live (not pre-recorded), free (always!) and run about an hour. Happy stretching!

12/03/2025

Navigating questions around parenting and tech? Join us tomorrow--Thurs, Dec 4 @ 10 am--for a playful, hands-on workshop for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers! With help from our Sesame Street friends, we'll learn some strategies around connecting both on and off screens.